Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,094, Jonas Gary, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Fraser
Lary, Jonas Polly
N 23,094
CONTENTS

3852
The [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible] [illegible] who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a [illegible] [illegible] Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of [illegible] Dollars [illegible] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Given under my hand the [illegible] day of [illegible] and sent to
L. D. [illegible] [illegible]
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page [illegible]

War Department Jonas Gary of Cheshire in the State of N H who was a Pvt in the company commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Col Keyes in the  line for 15  . Mf
Soldier's service was in Mass Line at New Britain Inscribed on the Roll of N H  Records corrected July 8, at the rate of 50 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Feby 1833 and Supt. Genl. Chamberlain Fitzwilliam N H Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 75- Semizant. allowance ending 4 March 33 25- $100-
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. McBlain Clerk Book  Vol. 1 st Page 157

Application 9045- for Jonas Gary - Saffrey N.Y.
admitted 15 mo B58

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. State of New Hampshire, County of Cheshire ss. } In this twenty-first day of August 1832. personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting.
Jonas Gary, a resident of Gilford in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. In the month of June 1777 he enlisted into the United States Service in a company commanded by Captain Wilson of Holden Massachusetts as a private for the term of six months . The other officers in said company were Lieutenants Belknap of Sterling , Cutter of Brookfield and Seaver of West- minster . The Regiment was commanded by Col. Keyes , of the Massachusetts Line . That the Company was mustered at Leicester and marched to Providence Rhode Island and after a short time to a place the name of which he does not recollect about twenty five miles south of Providence , where they remained till cold weather, when they returned to Providence and took winter quarters in the college buildings - and that this deponent was then discharged at the close of his service in the latter part of December 1777 or beginning of the succeeding January .
That in the fore part of August 1778 the said Gary enlisted into the United States Service, for six

rolled into a company commanded by Capt. Thurlow of Fitchburg , in Colonel Whitney's Regiment of Massachusetts state troops. That he marched to Providence  Rhode Island and on to the Island , and was there when the French Fleet drew off by Boston and when the American troops retreated from the Island , and until his term of service expired and he was discharged. The American forces on the Island were commanded by General Sullivan .
That in the month of July 1780 the said Jonas Gary enlisted into the company of Massachusetts state troops, commanded by Captain Boretell of Leominster  Massachusetts , in Colonel Rands Regiment for the term of Three months . Said company went to Claverack  New York . Then to Fishkill and then to West Point at which place the said company joined the Regiment. Soon after this the said Gary was detached with others and went down the River to Verplank's Point and remained at that port till after the capture of Andre and the escape of Arnold and until his term of service was out, which he thinks was in the month of October in that year, and he was then discharged.
That the said Gary has no written dis- charge, or documentary evidence of either of said services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any state.
The said Gary further says, that he was born in Herkins  Massachusetts in the year 1767 . That at twelve years of age, he went to live in Leominster Massachusetts , and lived in said Leominster when he was called into the service as aforesaid. That since the Revolutionary war he has lived in

Said Leonidas, and Fitzwilliam New Hampshire and in said Goffrey, in which town he now lives. That he has no record of his age
Jonas Gary
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid S. Hale Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named appli- cant was a revolutionary soldier and used as he states -
I Salma Hale Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county certify that the fore- going contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonas Gary for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty eighth day of August AD 1832
S. Hale Clerk

10.150
Polley Gary - not compos N.H.
Act 7. July '38
m 86. a. 40
Please return to Thomas M. Edwards Kens N.H.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, Cheshire COUNTY, ss. }
On this sixteenth day of May 1843, personally appeared before me, Larkin Baker Esq. Judge of Probate for said County  for said  Aaron Bolster Guardian over Polly Gary duly appointed  by said Judge of Probate  County, said Molly Gary a resident of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy eight years, & an insane person who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Jonas Gary late of said Jaffrey, and for a time of Marlborough in said County, deceased - who was a private in the Revolution, and a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832 on the New Hampshire list at the rate of fifty dollars per annum - and hired as he believes as stated in his declaration under said act -
We  She further declares that she was married to the said Jonas Gary according to his belief on the _____ day of _____ seventeen hundred and eighty five, eighty six or eighty seven That her husband, the aforesaid Jonas Gary died on the twenty fifth day of September eighteen hundred and forty That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated.
Aaron Bolster Guardian
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Larkin Baker Judge of Probate I certify that the above declaration was sworn to in open court at a legal term on the said sixteenth day of May 1843 by Aaron Bolster guardian Larkin Baker Judge of Probate for the County of Cheshire

Marriage

Extract from the Records of the Town of Danvers, in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts,
"Seventeen Hundred and Eighty six February twelfth. Then the subscriber married Mr. Jonas Geary of Leominster, to Miss Polly Putnam of Sterling.
J. Holton. Just Peace, thro' the Commonwealth, "
I Certify certify that the above is a true Copy of the Records of the Town of Danvers in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, with the Exception of the date, which is Ex- pressed on the Record, in fair legible letters and figures, as follows, "1726. Feb y 12."
Joseph Shed, Town Clerk.
I, Joseph Shed do hereby depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk, in the County, Town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true Extract from the Records of said Town, with the Exceptions as above Certified by me

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Office of the Secretary of State.
I, JESSE A. GOVE , Deputy Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George H. Stather is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. His commission was dated on the 5 th day of July 18 50 th and will expire on the 5 th day of July 18 55 th .
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 21 st day of October 18 51 st .
Jesse A. Gove
Deputy Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss. On this third day of October A.D. 1857 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Aaron Bolster and made oath in due form of law that he is Administrator on the estate of Polly Gary deceased, widow of Jonas Gary who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution: that the said Polly was in receipt of a pension from the United States at the rate of Thirty One Dollars and twenty one cents per an under the Act of Feb 2 d 1848: that her husband the said Jonas Gary received a pension at the rate Fifty Dollars per an: that he asks for any increase of the said Polly's pension to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the Acts & Resolutions of Congress which are appli- cable to her case: that she was a widow at the time of her death and that she died at Jaffrey in said County on the 23 d day of December A.D. 1848. Aaron Bolster
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year first above written before me George F. Starkweather, Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire, Cheshire ss—
I George F. Starkweather Register of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire, aforesaid, hereby certify, that at a Court of Probate, held at Keene, in & for said County, on the twentieth day of March, A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred and forty nine, It was proved in open Court to the satisfaction of the Judge thereof, that Polly Gary, late of Saffrey in said County was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and that she died on the twenty third day of December, eighteen hundred and forty eight.
That she left the following named children, who are all, and her only surviving children, viz. Polly Butler, Benjamin Gary, Betsey Bolster & William Gary—
I also certify, that at a Court of Probate held at said Keene, on the sixth day of March, A.D. 1849, Aaron Bolster of Saffrey, aforesaid, was duly appointed Administrator of the estate of said Polly deceased, and became bound according to law for the faithful discharge of said trust. That it appears by the records & files of said Court, that said App. t remains in full force, in no wise revoked or annulled.
In witness whereof I hereto set my hand & the seal of said Court at said Keene, this third day of October, A.D. 1851.
George F. Starkweather

Know all men by these Presents That I Aaron Bolster of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire, ad- ministrator on the estate of Polly Gory deceased a pensioner of the United States do constitute and appoint Lyman D. Stevens of Concord N.H. my true & lawful attorney for me & in my name to prose- cute my claim to an increase of my said interstate pension, hereby giving him full power & authority to do all things necessary for the proper prosecu- tion of said claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of October A. 1857.
Sealed & delivered in
presence of
G. F. Starkweather
J. S. Bolster
Aaron Bolster
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. Personally appearing the above named Aaron Bolster acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed this third day of October 1857 before me, George F. Starkweather, J. Justice of the Peace

9045
Jona, Gary
Pwah
15 mos
W.C.E
papers not properly authenticated
Mar 21 1832
Allen
$50
Levi Chamberlain
Fitzwilliam
NH

9045-
BRIEF in the case of Jonas Gary v. Laffey, Cheshire by in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —
3. How old is he? 71
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1777 June - to Dec 77 or Jan 78 — 6 — private Gen. Col. Keyes Capt. Wilson   Augt 78 — 6 — — Capt. Thurlow Col. Plutney   July 80 — Oct 80 — 3 — — Capt. Boutelle Col. Rand  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Leominster Mass
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 3 living witnesses —
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The affidavits are not properly connected to the certificates of the certifying officers
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. B. Easton Examining Clerk.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Gary which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? [Handwritten line] IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Y
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
Y
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
No as to 5th
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

5 Circuit Road Chestnut Hill Mass.
Gentlemen!
I would like to find out about Jonas Gerry , who served in the war of the Revolution &c who received a pension until 1840, when he died. I think he enlisted from Sterling, Mass. It is not on file in the war department E. V.

they suggest that it may be recorded in your office, if you will be kind enough to look it up and oblige me
Yours respectfully
Lillian G. Balsley
Miss
December the seventeenth
1901

2852
Michael Pfeifer
late of the county of
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 5 Dollars 21
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Febry 1849 and sent to
Maria Pfeifer Widow of Michael Pfeifer
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3. 1848, Page 72 Vol. 1
Recd 23 Dec 1848, W. L. Stevens 18 Oct 51
Reported Febry 13/49

Repr?
Oct. 23 d 1843 - certificate issued for arrear of pension under the joint resolution of 23 d January, 1840 - sent to Thos. Edwards, Keene. N. Hampshire - 5
5896 - 39
Concord, New Hampshire
Polly Gary
widow of Jonas Gary who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollars 21. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of July 1844 and sent to Thos. M. Edwards Keene, N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] " " June 17, 1844
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2, p. 52.

New Hampshire.
Polly Gary, An insane person, widow of Jonas Gary, who was a pensioner under the Act of 32, and who died on the 25th Sept 1840, of Cheehaw ( in the State of N. H. ) — who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt: commanded by Col. Keyes, _____ in the N. H. _____ line for 9 mos. 11 days —
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord — at the rate of 31 Dollars 21 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Funding in 25 Sept: 1840 —
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 d day of Oct: 1845 — and sent to J. M. Edwards Keene, N. H. —
Total amount, $143.64
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Joint resolution 23 Jan'y 45
Recorded by W. L. Stearns Clerk, Book 5 Vol. 1 — Page 31 —

Payable to Aaron Bolster, guardian, on his producing at the Agency the usual evidence of guardianship.
Rep.?
8430
New Hampshire
Polly Gary, (Insane) widow of Jonas Gary
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 25. September 1840 of Cheshire Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the
regt. commanded by Col. Keyes in the N.H. _____ line for 9 mos. & 11 days
Service in Mass Line and Nat. H. F.
Records corrected July 8/43
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 31 — Dollars 21 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 25 th September 1840
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of May 1844 and sent to Hon. E. Burke, House of Representatives.
Total amount,
$
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 31.

Partners
Chas. Hastings Ashburnham m.

23,094
3-068. (Old No. 3-649.)
6-20
Bureau of Pensions.
Jonas Gary
Aug 21, 1832
Jaffrey N.H., - 71
Jun 77 Leominster Mass
Capt. Wilson
Col Keyes
Det - 6 mos
Send in R. d - discharge
Prov. " "
Aug 78 Capt. Thurlow
Col Whitney
Det - 6 weeks
Send in R. d under
General Sullivan
Aug 80 - Capt. Boutell
Col Rand
Det. 3 mos
Barn Sterling Mass 1761
Nitzwiller & Jaffrey N.H. Leominster Mass.
Recd Capt. Wm. Wilson
Aug 15, to Dec. 31, 77 - 4 m. & 16 d
Capt. Mr. Thurston, July 30 to Sept 13 78 1 mo. 15 d.
Capt. Dms. Boutell
Aug 16, to Oct 16, 80, 10 days trial 3 mo. 10 d.

Wit
Chas Harting
at Ashburton Mass
Calvin Hale
Leominster "
Jonas Whitney
Westminster "
Will aft. May 16, 1843 (Insane) 78 Saffrey Neck, by Aaron Bulston Esq.
Mrs Polly Putnam
Feb. 12, 1786 - Barnes Mass.
Died Sept. 25, 1840

O. W. and N. Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
....., 189.....
Respectfully returned. The data furnished does not identify claim.
Please return ..... with this slip.
—————♦♦♦————— MEMORANDUM.
Claim No. .....
Certificate No. .....
Name of claimant, .....
Name of soldier, .....
Service, ..... (Company, regiment, and State.)
Additional service, ..... ..... .....
If unable to furnish service, give names of officers of company. ..... .....
J. P. Leachman Commissioner.

Polly Gary (insane) Mother of Jonas N.Y.
Act 7 July 1838 and front Resolution of the 23 d January 1845-
Adm d 9 mo 11 days /m $31 25 for am
from 4 March 1836 to 25 th Sept 1840 -
Payable to Asahel Rolston guardian -
Thos M Edwards Keene N.Y.

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
....., 189.....
Respectfully returned. The data furnished does not identify claim.
Please return ..... with this slip.
MEMORANDUM.
Claim No. .....
Certificate No. .....
Name of claimant, .....
Name of soldier, .....
Service, ..... (Company, regiment, and State.)
Additional service, .....
.....
If unable to furnish service, give names of officers of company.
.....
.....
J. P. Lockhorn
Commissioner.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the resolution of Congress of the 23 January 1845.
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844. prohibited Dolly Gary, widow of Jonas Gary a Revolutionary soldier, on whom I am Guardian, from drawing a pension for the same period during which her husband was a pensioner, I now as her said Guardian make the following Statement under oath, to obtain for her the benefits of the resolution above mentioned. —
That she is widow as aforesaid of said Jonas Gary who was "private" in the War of the Revolution — That as her said Guardian I have drawn for her a pension at the rate of thirty one dollars and twenty one cents per annum from the twenty fifth of September 1840 and now ask for the amount due her from the fourth of March 1836 to the said twenty fifth day of September when her former pension commenced in the year 1840, at General C.H. —
Aaron Bolster guardian I certify that both the declarant and the said Dolly Gary are personally known

time, "are known to be the same persons they are represented to be in the foregoing affidavit. —
Thomas M c Edwards Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Co. March 10 1845
Aaron Bolster personally appeared and made oath that the above & foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is in his belief true. —
Before me, Thomas M c Edwards Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire Co.
Francis Bisco Clerk of the Superior Court of Jurisdiction for and within said county of Cheshire hereby certify that Thomas M c Edwards is a Justice of the Peace for said county of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified according to law, that his commission is dated June 12 th 1841 and will expire June 12 th 1846, and that his signature as above written is genuine.
The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of March A.D. 1845. Francis Bisco Clerk.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of second of February, 1848, entitled "an Act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution:"
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, CHESHIRE COUNTY, ss.
On this 24th — day of July — 18 48 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Aaron Bolster Gundrum of Polly Gury an insom person a resident of Saffrey — in the County of Austin aged  years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the second day of February, A. D. 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of Thomas Gury who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
and a Pensioner under the act of June 7th 18 48 on the N. Hampshire Roll, and served, as she believes, as stated in his declaration on which his pension was granted.
That she received a pension of Twenty one dollars twenty one cents per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Ames is Eighty three years of age — Ames is still living —
Aaron Bolster Gundrum
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, CHESHIRE COUNTY, ss.
Sworn and subscribed to, this
24th — day of July — 18 48 Before me,
George T. Starkweather Justice of the Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above deponent is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her said Petition in the foregoing affidavit.
George T. Starkweather Justice of the Peace.

State of New-Hampshire Grafton County Gs.
I Leonard Risio. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, of said State, for said county of Grafton, do hereby certify that George F. Heathcote is is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his commission was dated on the fifteenth day of May A.D. 1846, and will expire on the fifteenth day of May A.D. 1851 and that his signature with the written are in my belief genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty fifth day of September A.D. 1848.
Leonard Risio. Clerk

State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. 3 I hereby certify that Aaron Balster of Jaffrey in said County, was on the 16th day of May 1843 duly appointed by the judge of Probate for said County Guardian of Polly Gary of said Jaffrey, a person insane, and that he still holds said trust as appears of record.
Witness my hand and seal of the Court of Probate for said County this 20th July. 1844
Ebenezer Dyer Judge Probate

Keene July 20. 1844
In I enclose the certificate of Polly Gary for correction, if wrong, as to time of commu- ment of Pension -
I also send the guardians declaration for the year Pension -
Respectfully
J. Edwards
Please favor me with an early return -

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Cheshire, SS.
I, Elijah Sawyer Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire aforesaid, hereby certify, that at a Court of Probate holden at KEENE , in and for said County, on the Sixteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty Three Aaron Balster of Jaffrey N.H. was duly appointed Guardian of Polly Gary of said Jaffrey , an insane Person
and became bound, according to law, for the faithful discharge of said trust.
I also certify, that it appears by the records and files in said office, that said appointment remains in full force, in no wise revoked, reversed or annulled.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at KEENE , the fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five
Elijah Sawyer Reg
3121 4.6.2/0 12484 101- 15.65- 3.55- 43.64

Polly Gary
widow of Jonas Gary, Private.
$31:21 her am.
acts '43 L 6206 39. '24 J
—(in one certificate—)
Payable to Aaron Bolster, her Guardian .
Send cert: to Thos. M. Edwards Keene N. H.

Aug 24, 1891.
Folly Gen
Re
Jan 25 1895.
Handwritten signature

Kenne July 19. 1845-
Sir -
I enclose the application of Aaron Eary Guardian of Nelly Eary -
M m Edwards

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 6 th 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the within Attestation R. S. Daniels was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

L. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions.
P.S. I also communicate some papers for Thomas M. Edwards Esq. of Kennebec N.H. He names them as on which Mr. Root & the Pen- sion Office, since their appt. have upon which there has been no action.
Edward Bruce

Brief in the case of Polly Gary, dec d widow of Jonas Gary, late of Cheshire County and State of New Hampshire act 2 February 1848
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Such and under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848. From p 31:21, to p 50 per annum.
Name and residence of Agent.
L. D. Stevens Concord N.H.
J. C. Colb Examining Clerk.

Polly Gary, Dec o
Rec d to 500 per annum debt of 31:21 in " " coming 4 March 1848 & ending 23 Dec 1848, payable to Aaron Bolster, Adm r for the benefit of Polly Bolster, Benj m Gary M rs Gary & Betsy Bolster, only surviving children
Concord
L. D. Stevens Concord N.Y.

Concord N.H. Oct. 6 th 1857.
Sir,
Herewith I forward you the application of the Administrator on the Estate of Polly Gory for an increase of her interest Pension.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t L. D. Stevens
Hon. J. C. Heath Comm ee of Pension Washington D.C.

Polly Gary

Pension Office, March 27. 1844.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Polly Gary, an insane person, claiming a pension, by her guardian, under the act of July 7. 1838, has been examined and filed, with the exception of the certificate of guardianship, which is herewith returned for proper authentication under the seal of the Court. The survis, identity and date of the marriage are established.
I am respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
J L Edwards
J. M. Edwards, Esq.
Keene,
N. Hampshire.

State of New Hampshire Goshire County ss.
I, Elijah Sawyer, Register of the Court of Probate for said County, certify That, on the Sixteenth day of March A.D. 1843, Aaron Batson of Jaffrey in said County was duly appointed Guardian of Polly Gage of said Jaffrey, an Insane person , that he accepted said trust, and still holds said appointment, as appears of Record in the Probate office for said County.
In witness Whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court this first day of April A.D. 1844.
Elijah Sawyer, Reg.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Cheshire, S.S.
I, George F. Starkweather Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire aforesaid, hereby certify, that at a Court of Probate holden at KEENE, in and for said County, on the Sixteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three , Aaron Dolester of Gaffney in said County was duly appointed Guardian of Dolly Gerry of said Gaffney in insane person
and became bound, according to law, for the faithful discharge of said trust.
I also certify, that it appears by the records and files in said office, that said appointment remains in full force, in no wise revoked, reversed or annulled.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at KEENE, the twenty fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight ,
George F. Starkweather

Polly Gary, widow of Jonas Gary, dec. married 12 Feb. 1786 husband died 25 Sept. 1840. — 9 mo. 11 days since as - $31.21 per ann. to commence Private 25 Sept. 1840
Concord N. H. Roll Act 7 July 1838 -
Pension in case - per- missible to Aaron Bolster, guardian, on his producing at the Agency the usual evidence of guardianship.
sent to the Hon. E. Burke H. Rep

Joseph Shad. Clerk of the Town of Danvers.
State of Massachusetts
Essex County ss.
May 31. 1843.
Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Shad and subscribed and swore to the foregoing Certificate.
Before me
R. S. Daniels Just Peace

Exe of Identity Order of Court
did my hand and seal of said Court of Common Pleas this twenty third day of August A.D. 1843, there being no particular impression as a seal established by said Court, General Provo. Clerk.

We Elias Mann and Betsey Mann of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that we are acquainted with Jonas Gary, sometimes written Garry, late of said Jaffrey deceased — That he was a Revolutionary Prisoner under the act of 1832 — That he died on the twenty fifth day of September eighteen hundred and forty — That he left a widow Polly Gary with whom also we are acquainted, and who now resides in said Jaffrey and remains his widow — and is an insane person and under the guardianship of Aaron Bolster of said Jaffrey. —
Elias Mann
Betsey Mann
Cheshire County ss. Jaffrey May the 17 th 1843
subscribed Sworn to Before me
John Felt Jus Peace
I certify that the above deponents are credible persons —
John Felt Jus Peace
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. —
I Elijah Sawyer, Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Felt is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is, in my belief, this genuine signature
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said Court, this nineteenth day of May. A.D. 1843.
Elijah Sawyer Reg.

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire Co.
I Leonard Risco. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Cheshire (it being a Court of Record) hereby certify that John Fette of Nashua is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Cheshire duly qualified and commissioned according to law. and that his commission is dated Dec. 14. 1840 and will expire Dec. 14. 1845. (and that his signature as shown within written is genuine).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court of Common Pleas this twenty third day of August A.D. 1843. there being no particular impression as a seal established by said Court.
Leonard Risco. Clerk.
Exec of Identity Notary Public

Bothy Garry

State of New Hampshire Cheshire Co.
Be it Remembered That at a Court of Probate held at Keene in and for the County of Cheshire aforesaid, it was on the first Tuesday of September A.D. 1844, Upon the application of Polly Gary, it was proved in open Court to the satisfaction of the Judge there of that Jonas Gary late of Jaffrey in said County, decd., was a Revolutionary Pensioner, that he died on the twenty fifth day of September (A.D. 1840) That he left a Widow, the said Polly Gary, who still survives and remains his widow.
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court this sixth day of Sept. 1844
Elijah Sanborn Reg.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Sept 20 1813
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Jonas Gary is borne upon the rolls of Capt Francis Wilson Colkeyes from Aug 15. Dec. 31. 1777. Amos 86 days; Upon the rolls of Capt Wm Thurlo from July 30 to Sept 13. 1778 Amos 15 days; Upon the rolls of Capt John Buel from July 16 to Oct 16. 1780 80 days travel Amos 10 days, and is all the service that appears upon the rolls in this Office
as private
4.16 1.15 3.10 9.41

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Deposition of James Whitney
Affidavits in Jonas Gary's case

I, Charles Hastings, of Ashburnham in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth, of Massachusetts, testify & say, that I am acquainted with Jonas Gary, now of Jaffrey, in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire, but formerly of Leom- inster, in said County of Worcester; that in the month of June A.D. 1777, I enlisted into company of Mass. State troops, commanded by Capt. William, then of Holden in said County of Worcester, in Col. Keyes' Regiment for the term of six months — that the said Jonas Gary enlisted into the same company , within a few days from the time of my enlistment, for the same term of six months, & served the whole time, of six months as a private, in the same company with me. Soon after we enlisted, we ordered to march at Leicester in said County of Worcester, & from that place we were marched to Providence, in the state of Rhode-Island. After remain- ing in Providence a short time we were ordered to a place about twenty miles Southw. from said Providence. At the time I enlisted I resided in Pompton in said County of Worcester which town is about twelve miles from said Leominster, at the end of our enlistment Mr. Gary & myself were discha- rged at the same time, being in December 1777. We served the whole of our term in Providence & in that vicinity —
Charles Hastings Ashburnham 8 August 1832.
Worcester ss. 8 August 1832 Then the above named Charles Hastings personally appeared & made oath that the above affidavit, by him subscribed is true.
Before me Hepsa Stone { per Pacis
I certify that the above named Charles Hastings, reputation for truth & veracity is good — Hepsa Stone

Charles Hastings Esq. James Gray
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Court, holden within and for the County of Worcester do certify that Horace Stone Esquire, before whom the within Affidavit of Charles Hastings was made and sworn to, is and on the eighth day of August last was, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Worcester, and that his signature thereto appears to me to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal this twenty fifth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

3 I Calvin Hale of Leominster in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy one years, testify & say, that I am acquainted with Jonas Gary now of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire & State of New-Hampshire, & formerly of said Leominster — That in the fore part of July in the year 1780. Said Jonas Gary & myself enlisted as Soldiers in a company of Infantry commanded by Capt. Timothy Boutell in Col. Danks Regiment of the Massachusetts State Troops, for the term of three months, & marched to Great-Barrington in said Massachusetts, & from thence to Claverick in the State of New-York, & from thence down the Hudson River to West Point, where said Gary & myself served out our term of three months & were there honorably discharged. —
Leominster July 19. 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. —
Worcester County ss. Leominster July 19 th 1832. —
Then the above named Calvin Hale personally appeared, & made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true, Before me W m Perry Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Calvin Hale, & believe him to be a disinterested & credible witness.
W m Perry Justice of Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for the County of Worcester do certify that William Perry Esquire before whom the above affidavit of Calvin Hale was made and sworn to, is, and on the 19 th day of July last past was, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Worcester and that his signature thereto appears to me to be in his own proper handwriting. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal this 25 th of December A. D. 1832. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

I Jonas Whitney of Westminster in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth in the state of Massachusetts Esquire aged sixty one years testify and say that I am acquainted with James Gony now of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire and formerly of Westminster in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts that in the first part of August 1778 said James Gony enlisted as a soldier in a company commanded by Joseph Threlkeld of Fitchburg in Colonel Josiah Whitney's Regiment of the Massachusetts militia and steel troops for the term of six weeks and marched to the State of Rhode Island where we served out our term of six weeks and suppose Westminster July 21 st 1832 — Jonas Whitney
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester County ss. Westminster July 21. 1832 Then the above named Jonas Whitney personally appeared & made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true Simeon Sanderson, justice of the Peace I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Jonas Whitney and believe him to be a disinterested & credible witness —
Simeon Sanderson, justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss. Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Court, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify that Hosa Stone Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavit of Charles Hastings, that William Perry Esquire, before whom the annexed Affidavit of Calvin Hale, and that Simeon Sanderson Esquire, before whom the above affidavit, were made and sworn to are Justices of the Peace, within and for said County of Worcester, and that their signatures thereto appear to me to be in their own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this thirteenth day of August A.D. 1832. Abijah Bigelow, (cl.)
Hosa Stone

Polly Gary order by Guardian
for 1 year
No 6202
J. M. Edwards
Keene
N.H.
July 26. 1846

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, } COUNTY, ss. }
On this first day of July 1844 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, Aaron Bolster Guardian over Polly Gary an insane person a resident of Jaffrey in the County of Cheshire and State of New-Hampshire, aged seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain for said Polly Gary the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Jonas Gary who was a private in the Revolution and served as he believes as stated by him in his declaration under the act of June 7, 1832 - That as such guardian he made a declaration & obtained a pension for the said Polly under the act of July 7, 1838 - at the rate of $31.21 per annum.
That the said Polly is still living & has not intermarried with any other person since the decease of said Jonas Gary. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before me,
Thomas M c Edwards
Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me,
Thomas M c Edwards
Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire
Cheshire Co
I Lemuel Rino Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County of Cheshire. it being a Court of record, hereby certify that Thomas W. Edgewood is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified
according to law, that his commission is dated June 12. 1841 and will expire in five years from said date, and that his signature within written are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty third day of July AD 1841.
Lemuel Rino Clerk.

23,094. WIDOW, &c.
Jan'y - 3 - Silian A. Bulster Chestnut Hill
File No. 23094
Folly Gary Wid. of Jonas Gary Priv. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 2 d 1848
Index: Vol A , Page 265.
[Arrangement of 1870.]